APV Homogenizer

APV Homogenizer
Rannie 55 /Gaulin 55
Introduction
The Rannie 55 / Gaulin 55
homogenizer, a positive
displacement triplex,
reciprocating plunger pump,
is fitted with an applicationspecific homogenizing valve
assembly: single-stage with
hydraulic actuation. As a highpressure pump, this unit can
be fitted with a relief valve.
selected for your application. SPX engineers will work
with you to optimise the configuration for your specific
application.
Standard Options
Rannie three-piece
valve housing
The Rannie 55 / Gaulin 55 homogenizer incorporates a
durable slow-speed power end that reduces vibration
and noise. Easy access
to the hydraulic actuation
system, lubrication oil and
other auxiliary systems
simplifies maintenance
saving time and money.
Liquid end options include
a three-piece valve housing
(Rannie) and a monoGaulin mono-block
design
block design (Gaulin). As a
standard the homogenizer
is equipped with the type of homogenizing valve best
suited for your process.
Design features of both the Rannie and Gaulin simplify
routine maintenance. Materials for plungers, packings,
pump valves, valve seats and seals are custom-
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Two-stage hydraulic valve actuation (HVA)
Single-stage automatic hydraulic system (AHS)
Two-stage automatic hydraulic system (AHS)
Pulsation dampener(s) on inlet and outlet
Aseptic cylinder design
High-pressure outlet
Inlet pressure gauge
Plunger lubrication control package
Micro-Gap homogenizing valve
Tungsten carbide homogenizing valve
Square plunger seals and ceramic plungers
(Rannie valve housing only)
External cooling fan/main motor
Motor starter
Control cabinet, stainless steel
Thermostat/oil temperature
Special Options
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Acid-proof cylinder (Gaulin valve housing only)
Ceramic plungers with U- or V-rings
Explosion-proof design
Electropolished wettables
High-temperature design
Flow switch - power end cooling
Rannie/Three-Piece Valve Housing
Poppet and Ball Type Valves
Type
US
max. cap./max.
press.
Metric
max.cap./max.
press.
GPH
PSI
LPH
BAR
70.95
3300
2175
12500
150
60.95
2380
2900
9000
200
54.95
1980
3625
7500
250
50.95
1660
4300
6300
300
42.95
1160
5800
4400
400
35.95
770
8700
2900
600
30.95
555
11600
2100
800
25.95
370
14500
1400
1000
22.95
210
17400
800
1200
20.95
160
21750
600
1500
Gaulin/Mono-Block Design
Type
US
max. cap./max.
press.
Metric
max.cap./max.
press.
GPH
LPH
PSI
BAR
Poppet type valves
1.5
4230
1500
16000
100
2.5
2775
2500
10500
170
3.0
2380
3000
9000
210
4.3
1640
4300
6200
300
5.8
1160
5800
4400
400
Ball type valves
1.5
3620
1500
13700
100
2.5
2380
2500
9000
170
3.0
2035
3000
7700
210
4.3
1400
4300
5300
300
5.8
990
5800
3750
400
8.7
685
8700
2600
600
Dimensions (Single Stage)
Dimensions packed
in a crate
LxWxH (in.)
Dimensions packed
in a crate
LxWxH (cm)
Cubic
measure
m3
Gross weight in a crate
incl. motor
75.6 x 66 x 84.4
189 x 165 x 211
6.6
6,613 lb./3,000 kg
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Issued: 03/2011 3024-04-03-2011-GB
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